WATER CONTAMINANTS
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WATER CONTAMINANTS
Surface Water Source (RIVERS/ LAKE) The water can be
exposed to flood water, (it carries ihi, jebs, dura, plema eww! etc.) storm water run offs, pesticide and fertilizer runoff, acid rain, and industrial waste.
Potential Water Contaminants
Groundwater Source Public wells/pumps and private wells,
the water is not exposed to aerobic bacteria.
It can be contaminated by pathogens, leaking underground storage tanks, agriculture fertilizers and pesticides etc.
Potential Water Contaminants
Dizzy Vomiting Nauseated Skin rashes
Drinking Contaminated Water
Cancer Damage to immune system and NS, kidney, liver damage b
Birth defects
Microbial Pathogens Diseases-producing
microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
It can cause gastroenteritis, dysentery, diarrhea, abdominal cramps and gas.
Major Groups of Contaminants
Organics or Organic Chemicals Pesticides(herbicides,
insecticides, and fungicides)
Cancer, disorders of NS and Reproductive System, liver and kidney damage.
Major Groups of Contaminants
Inorganics or Inorganic Chemicals Toxic metals (lead,
mercury, silver, barium, chromium & arsenic
Acute poisoning and cancer.
Major Groups of Contaminants
Radioactive Elements Radon Lung Cancer
Major Groups of Contaminants
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